Young goes for ‘Yes’ in State of the City Address
Memphis Mayor Paul Young gives his State of the City speech on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Mayor Paul Young discussed crime, blight and debt, but also called on Memphians to “say yes” to promoting the city and working toward goals of economic growth for all.
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